CVE-2023-29157 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) OFU software

High 8.4 Published Updated

An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in Intel One Firmware Update software.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-29157?

CVE-2023-29157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) OFU software, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control in some Intel(R) OFU software before version 14.1.31 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29157?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel One Boot Flash Update.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29157?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29157 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-29157 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29157 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cv78-jxjg-mfgw.

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